Sustainable Packaging Lead

beBee Careers is seeking a Sustainable Packaging Lead in Dombivli, Maharashtra. The role involves designing sustainable packaging for cosmetics, ensuring material compatibility, regulatory compliance, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 4-8 years of packaging experience. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in an employee-centric environment.
Key Responsibilities:

1. Packaging Innovation
• Design and source primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging across categories like skincare, haircare, makeup, and body care.
• Develop sustainable, refillable, recyclable, or biodegradable packaging solutions in line with brand values.
• Create packaging that enhances product usability, longevity, and consumer experience.

2. Material Expertise & Technical Execution
• Evaluate packaging material compatibility with various product formulations (glass, aluminum, PCR, paperboard, bioplastics, etc.).
• Conduct or oversee compatibility, transit, and stability testing alongside QC/QA teams.
• Ensure packaging integrity from production to end-user delivery.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Labeling
• Ensure compliance with domestic and international cosmetic packaging standards (FDA, EU Cosmetics Regulation, REACH, etc.).
• Coordinate packaging certifications (e.g., COSMOS, Ecocert, FSC, ISO).
• Collaborate with legal/regulatory teams to validate label claims and content.

4. Vendor Management & Procurement
• Identify and evaluate packaging vendors and suppliers, both local and global.
• Manage procurement timelines, cost negotiations, MOQs, and quality standards.
• Foster strong vendor relationships and ensure timely, efficient production cycles.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Management
• Work with design and branding teams to ensure packaging aesthetics align with the brand's identity.
• Manage packaging timelines across SKUs and troubleshoot delays or production issues.
• Maintain and optimize packaging inventory, minimizing waste and cost overruns.

6. Sustainability & Lifecycle Innovation
• Stay current with trends in sustainable packaging, including circular design and plastic alternatives.
• Propose environmentally conscious packaging upgrades with a premium feel.
• Contribute to packaging lifecycle assessments and long-term sustainability roadmaps.

Skills & Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master's in Packaging Technology, Industrial Design, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 4–8 years of experience in cosmetic, personal care, or FMCG packaging development.
• In-depth knowledge of materials and packaging production processes (blow/injection molding, die-cutting, etc.).
• Strong understanding of global packaging compliance and labeling regulations.
• Proven ability to manage vendors, timelines, and costs with precision.
• Strong aesthetic sensibility aligned with premium and minimalist branding.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Award-winning company culture and employee-centric environment.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Others:

Committed to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.